The Arthur to Dollie Letters / Dickie’s Countdown to War

Sunday 15th June 1913 Arthur and fellow Officers on Parade in Wimbledon; Territorial training in the heat of Southfields: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove N.W. Thanks for your postcard which you timed alright for I got it last night safe … Continued

Saturday 14th June 1913 Still missing Dollie, Arthur tries to fill his time by trying his hand at DIY; Territorial training is on the cards for Arthur and brother Alfred: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove, N.W. Thanks so much for … Continued

Friday 13th June 1913 Arthur is still wretched without Dollie. Brother Alfred tries to distract him with an evening outing to the new aerodrome at Hendon, but to no avail: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, EC 2pm Thanks so much … Continued

Thursday 12th June 1913 Arthur tries to fill the long, lonely hours with a visit to Earls Court. He admires the machine guns – at length: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, EC Thanks so much for your letter and two … Continued

Wednesday 11th June 1913 Dollie goes on holiday to France for three weeks with her Mother; Arthur is bereft: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove, NW. I miss you so much – I don’t know what I shall do until … Continued